#classicbikesUnmoderated tagAll postsTrending CommunitiesVibesLeoFinanceWorldmappinHIVE CN 中文社区SplinterlandsOlio di BalenaLifestyleActifitPhotography LoversAlien Art HiveHolozing CommunityHive GamingExplore Communities...#classicbikesTrendingHotNewPayoutsMutedalonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 7 months agoChecking Kawasaki Z650 Valve ClearanceWelcome to the next post in a seemingly endless series where I show all the things I'm doing to try to get my 1978 Kawasaki Z650B1 back on the road. I'm currently working…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 8 months agoCompression Testing My Kawasaki Z650 - No Electric StarterIn my ongoing project to get my old 1978 Kawasaki Z650 properly back on the road, it is definitely a case of "three steps forward, two steps back". Having identified and cured…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 9 months ago1978 Kawasaki Z650 Carburettor SynchronisationIt feels like this project to get my 1978 Kawasaki Z650 back on the road has been going on forever ! In the process, I've discovered an insane amount of issues and problems…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 9 months agoKawasaki Z650 Exhaust Stud Bodge-FixI've had a problem with my Z650 recently; it seemed to only be running on 3 of the 4 cylinders. Here's the story so far - sorry for the lack of photos in the initial bit, I was…customcar (52)in DBuzz • last yearEncuentro de motos y autos entre amigos!, Durazno Uruguay look Cinemático ...... #cinematic #cars #bikes #classicbikes #life #lifestyle Posted via D.Buzzcustomcar (52)in DBuzz • last yearEncuentro de motos y autos entre amigos!, Durazno Uruguay look Cinematic ...... #cinematic #cars #bikes #classicbikes #life #lifestyle Posted via D.Buzzalonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoComparing Pattern Parts with Old Genuine OnesJust over a year ago, I fitted new inlet rubbers to my Kawasaki Z650. They were pattern ones, but bought from a reputable dealer and supposedly high quality. A year later, the…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #14: Piston ProblemsWhat started as a project to keep me busy during the winter while it was too cold to work on the bike has taken on a life of it's own. It's becoming a summer project as well …alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650B1 Restoration Diary #12 - Engine Kill Switch RefurbishmentIt's been ages since I last posted an update on my Kawasaki Z650 restoration. With rain every day since Christmas, sometimes all day and sometimes just for a short while, it's…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #13: Pistons OffAfter my weekend post , where I finally made progress after what felt like being stuck for so long, I did a little more work this evening to keep up the momentum. I kept my…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #12: The Barrels Are Finally Free !Last time I posted on this project, it had reached a bit of a blockage. One or more of the pistons was stuck because the piston rings had rusted to the barrels. So far, they've…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #11: Working Towards Freeing the PistonsI can't believe it's been nearly a month since I last posted on this rebuild. A combination of having a short holiday, being pretty overwhelmed with work, and poor weather meant…rynow (73)in #classicbikes • 2 years agoClassic Bike TripClassic Bike Trip I love my old classic bikes and cars, when I saw a planned trip, on Facebook, by the BMW club of Johannesburg, I decided to join the ride, from Pretoria…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #10: Top End Disassembly & InspectionWelcome to the next part of my Kawasaki Z650 engine refurbishment series. This is the one where it all goes wrong 😁 The objective for this session was to take the cylinder…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #9: More Engine CleaningWelcome to the next part of the saga ! My goal for this weekend was to clean the spare engine along the major joints of the cam cover, head and barrels. I got side-tracked.…rynow (73)in #justauto • 2 years agoClassic Bikes and Hotdogs.Classic Bikes and Hotdogs. We have a small group of friends, who all ride some old classic BMW motor cycles. We decided to come together as one of our friends, who moved…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #8: Starter Motor InspectionJust a little progress update today - after discovering a good candidate yesterday for why the bike isn't running well (a faulty ignition coil), I turned back to the ongoing…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #7: Compression Test & Coils InspectionIt was the first Saturday for a while where we had decent weather (not that common at this time of the year here in the UK !) and I didn't have to spend time working, so I've…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #6: Clutch InspectionYes, it's the next episode in my slow and steady refurbishment of one of my spare Z650 engines ! In the last one, Z650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #6: Bottom End…alonicus (69)in Hive Motors • 2 years agoZ650 Engine Rebuild Winter Project - #6: Bottom End Inspection & Sump RefittedWelcome to the next instalment of my refurbishment of a spare engine for the Z650 I've been gradually restoring ! In yesterday's post, I took the oil pan or sump off, mostly so…